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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #15 on: March 15, 2015 - 08:03:11 PM »
    Fixing the right, beaten up, rusty outer wheelhouse. Trying to get perfect welding gaps to make welding easier.
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #16 on: March 15, 2015 - 08:19:33 PM »
    Here is a small video on how I try to get perfect gaps for easier welding and grinding. Also fixing the dents on the wheelhouse with hammer and dolly.

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkCojL0y6Xo
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #17 on: March 15, 2015 - 09:22:57 PM »
    You know, I've been whacking away on these old clunkers for over 40 years and I don't think I've met a handful of guys who either could or would do what you're doing here. Impressive, the ambition and skills that you're bringing to the job! Roll on laddie, roll on!  :thumbsup:
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    Offline daaboots

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #18 on: March 16, 2015 - 10:31:28 AM »
    Excellent work. I enjoyed that video - thanks for sharing. That will come in handy when I need to do the same repair on my wheel houses.  :2thumbs:
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #19 on: March 16, 2015 - 02:05:14 PM »
    Quote from: jimynick on March 15, 2015 - 09:22:57 PM
    You know, I've been whacking away on these old clunkers for over 40 years and I don't think I've met a handful of guys who either could or would do what you're doing here. Impressive, the ambition and skills that you're bringing to the job! Roll on laddie, roll on!  :thumbsup:
    Thanks for kind words! I know there are easier  ways to deal with the wheelhouses but this is what the long cold, dark winter does to you  :22yikes:... No, the truth is that this is a part of the hobby that i happen to like 😊
    « Last Edit: March 16, 2015 - 02:14:35 PM by Ifixmycarmyself »
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #20 on: March 16, 2015 - 02:13:15 PM »
    Quote from: daaboots on March 16, 2015 - 10:31:28 AM
    Excellent work. I enjoyed that video - thanks for sharing. That will come in handy when I need to do the same repair on my wheel houses.  :2thumbs:
    Thanks!! And I have another car that needs new trunk frame rails and i know where to look when I'l be fixing them  ;)
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #21 on: May 11, 2015 - 05:08:15 PM »
    Wheelhouse is ready. Posting some before and after pics. this is what it looks like after some hours of welding and hammer and dolly, rust converter and a sink primer.
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #22 on: May 11, 2015 - 05:11:05 PM »
    different angle..
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #23 on: May 11, 2015 - 05:13:11 PM »
    after some welding, hammering and rust converter...
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #24 on: May 11, 2015 - 05:21:12 PM »
    Some zinc primer on the wheelhouse and the car is ready for the quarters..
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #25 on: May 11, 2015 - 05:25:21 PM »
    Nice work   :2thumbs:
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    Offline Swedee

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #26 on: May 12, 2015 - 05:08:31 AM »
    Hey! Just curios, which brand of rust converter are you using?


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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #27 on: May 12, 2015 - 03:07:49 PM »
    Quote from: Swedee on May 12, 2015 - 05:08:31 AM
    Hey! Just curios, which brand of rust converter are you using?


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    I have used two brands of rust converter, those to the left in the pic. Not both at the same time. Corrostabil is quite strong but I have to run out of the garage every time  I use it. After washing, drying and rust converting I painted everything with zinc primer exempt for welding surfaces. All welding surfaces are painted with zinc spray. I have also tried cleaning everything with vinegar and water ( learnt from Pete at diy automotive school on youtube) also tried citric acid and water. Don't know what more I can do. I don't think that the POR 15 used a lot in US is sold in Sweden. Do you have any hints of better products available in Sweden?
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    Offline 'Cuda Hunter

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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #28 on: May 12, 2015 - 05:02:17 PM »
    No video.  Just words.  Could you please repost your video.

    Awesome job your doing! 
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    Re: 70 base car with 383 four speed with some tail problem
    « Reply #29 on: May 13, 2015 - 03:27:29 PM »

    Quote from: Ifixmycarmyself on May 12, 2015 - 03:07:49 PM
    I have used two brands of rust converter, those to the left in the pic. Not both at the same time. Corrostabil is quite strong but I have to run out of the garage every time  I use it. After washing, drying and rust converting I painted everything with zinc primer exempt for welding surfaces. All welding surfaces are painted with zinc spray. I have also tried cleaning everything with vinegar and water ( learnt from Pete at diy automotive school on youtube) also tried citric acid and water. Don't know what more I can do. I don't think that the POR 15 used a lot in US is sold in Sweden. Do you have any hints of better products available in Sweden?

    The reason for asking is that I used the Biltema one once for "converting" some surface rust but I cannot say that I was happy with the result as the surface rust came back a couple of months later.
    Perhaps my prep-job wasn't good enough, don't know...

    I've heard that the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator is the best but haven't tried it myself. Dunno how many places that stock Eastwood products around here though, but there was at least one company south of Sundsvall that used to sell them.



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